St. George— Due to concerns related to the potential spread of COVID-19 and the challenge of providing adequate health and safety protections for race participants and volunteers, the City of St. George has cancelled the 2020 St. George Marathon, which had been scheduled for Oct. 3.
The next St. George Marathon is set for Oct. 2, 2021.
“This was a difficult decision for us to make. We have enjoyed 43 consecutive years of this race, which has become one of the crown jewels of the marathon circuit,” said Michelle Graves, Race Director for the St. George Marathon and Deputy Director of the St. George Leisure Services Department. “However, the health and safety of our runners, volunteers, staff members and residents outweighed the potential benefits of moving forward with this year’s race.”
As the St. George Marathon advertised at the outset of the registration period in April, each registered participant has the option for a full refund or deferral to the 2021 St. George Marathon. All registered participants have been contacted via email conveying their options.
“We really tried to make this work out. We are sad that we won’t have a race this year, but we are beyond excited for the 2021 version of the St. George Marathon,” added Race Operations Director Nikelle Pledger. “We look forward to our great runners, effervescent volunteers and feeling of accomplishment that comes with the St. George Marathon.”
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About St. George Marathon
The St. George Marathon begins in the majestic Pine Valley mountains and descends nearly 2,600 feet through scenic southwest Utah to the beautiful Worthen Park. A qualifier for the Boston Marathon, the St. George Marathon is hosted annually on the first Saturday in October. It is also well known for its legion of volunteers who give a warm, personal touch to the event. The St. George Marathon is a point-to-point race and is USA Track & Field Certified & Sanctioned.